Ronaldo Walks Out on Portugal: Fans Demand Manager's Sacking Amid Nations League Chaos

Ronaldo walks out on Portugal: Furious fans demand manager's sacking

Ronaldo flew back to Madrid on his private jet at 23:35 on 30 September from the Copenhagen training camp without permission. Protests demanding the sacking of manager Jorge Jesus have erupted in Lisbon and Oeiras, featuring billboards supporting CR7. The FPF is currently considering a ban of one to six months, threatening to bring a premature end to his 23 years of international service.

Nations League: Frustrating debut for Zidane as Lewandowski hits hat-trick

France drew 1-1 with Italy on Zinedine Zidane's managerial debut, with Dayot Upamecano sent off in the 73rd minute. Poland thrashed Romania 6-0 courtesy of a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick, while Belgium beat Turkey 3-0 thanks to a Kevin De Bruyne brace. Elsewhere, 40-year-old Edin Dzeko has officially retired from international football after earning 152 caps.

Croatia vs England: Three Lions hit by severe injury crisis

England are missing six key players through injury, with Nico O'Reilly the latest to withdraw ahead of the clash with Croatia. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is set to earn his 92nd cap. The match in Rijeka will be played behind closed doors for adults, with only school children permitted to attend and support.